# Group SMS+ vs TextBlast Bulk SMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Group SMS+ at 65% against TextBlast Bulk SMS's 14%. Group SMS+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). TextBlast Bulk SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group SMS+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and TextBlast Bulk SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group SMS+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group SMS+ has 4.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Group SMS+'s written reviews are positive against 14% of TextBlast Bulk SMS's.

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, TextBlast Bulk SMS every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group SMS+ | TextBlast Bulk SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559/reviews)** | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cedars Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610841640) | [Sandoche Adittane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445880431) |

## What reviewers say

### Group SMS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-sms-plus/id398189559)

Send SMS messages to groups of any size with ease. This app allows for bulk messaging, batch sending, and contact import. Enhance your messages with photo attachments.

**Highlights:** Bulk SMS sending, Batch messaging, Contact import, Photo attachments, Send to large groups

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Practical and helpful
- 🚀 Straightforward group messaging
- 👍 Great app for organizations
- 🚀 Works well and efficiently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Overlapping UI elements
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to advertised features
- 🐛 Inability to send to large groups

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending to all recipients
- Repeated messages sent to the same contacts
- App freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to send photos and attachments
- Option to hide recipient list
- Automatic group splitting for large contacts
- Delivery status tracking
- Improved search and contact management


### TextBlast Bulk SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textblast-bulk-sms/id1450736666)

Easily send personalized mass text messages to your contacts. Create custom messages with contact details, manage groups, and preview before sending to ensure accuracy and engagement.

**Highlights:** Personalized message creation, Contact group management, Message preview and editing, SMS sent from your device, Customizable contact fields

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextBlast Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group SMS+ free?

Group SMS+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TextBlast Bulk SMS free?

TextBlast Bulk SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Group SMS+ or TextBlast Bulk SMS?

Group SMS+ is rated higher. Group SMS+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while TextBlast Bulk SMS averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Group SMS+ or TextBlast Bulk SMS have ads?

Group SMS+ shows ads; TextBlast Bulk SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Group SMS+ or TextBlast Bulk SMS?

Group SMS+ ships an update fortnightly, and TextBlast Bulk SMS every 11 months. Most recently, Group SMS+ was updated on September 28, 2026 and TextBlast Bulk SMS on September 11, 2026.

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